Scientists have pulled off a feat long considered out of reach: getting light to mimic the famous quantum Hall effect. In their experiment, photons drift sideways in perfectly defined, quantized steps ...

A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The Harris Poll surveyed more than 500 children ages 8 to 12 across the United ...

This weekend, families can dance the day away to Taylor Swift, immerse themselves in hands-on STEM activities, or explore art installations near Lake Michigan.

Keeping young children entertained, especially on cold or rainy days, can be challenging, but Wendy Collingwood, Purdue Extension childcare educator, has some tricks up her sleeve.

If you have a science loving kid or want to help your child learn about various science-based subjects, use these science ...

If you’re looking for fun (and surprisingly simple) science experiments to do with your kids at home, a new website created ...

From start to finish, the bubble freezing process is kid-friendly. In a small container, stir together a cup of warm water, 2 ½ tablespoons of corn syrup, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 ½ tablespoons ...

Getting kids involved with cooking is not just a great way for them to learn about food, it may also make mealtimes less of a battle if they're eating something they've helped prepare (winning). Here ...

Notre Dame professor Katie Bibedorf, better known as Kate the Chemist, joins TODAY to share entertaining science experiments you can do at home with the kids including a snowstorm in a jar and a snow ...

Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...